PCV Valve?
09-06-2005, 10:05 AM
#2
see here: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=427549
Change as needed. I do it every 30k because its so cheap and easy preventative maintenance.
Change as needed. I do it every 30k because its so cheap and easy preventative maintenance.
09-06-2005, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by njmodi
see here: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=427549
Change as needed. I do it every 30k because its so cheap and easy preventative maintenance.
Change as needed. I do it every 30k because its so cheap and easy preventative maintenance.
I can get an aftermarket PCV valve from a parts store for Cdn$4.00 plus tax, or pay Nissan Cdn$17.99 plus tax. I am inclined to go with the aftermarket PCV valve.
Edit - I just checked the $4 PCV valve is made by Fram. I avoid their oil filters like the plague, but would a PCV valve made by them be acceptable?
09-06-2005, 10:58 AM
#4
I have always used Nissan PCV valves - I get them for 8 bucks or so (USD) from one of the many online nissan parts houses. If I had a spare one sitting around I would have gladly sent it to you for my cost. 
I have installed an aftermarket one in a friends maxima and found that it didn't fit nearly as well as the original part.
In your case, why not just pull the valve out, shake it, if you hear a rattle, then you are all set, just put the valve back in. You could also just spray a bunch of carb cleaner into the valve, or soak it in carb cleaner to help clean out any deposts/build up and make sure the pintle is free.
I have installed an aftermarket one in a friends maxima and found that it didn't fit nearly as well as the original part.
In your case, why not just pull the valve out, shake it, if you hear a rattle, then you are all set, just put the valve back in. You could also just spray a bunch of carb cleaner into the valve, or soak it in carb cleaner to help clean out any deposts/build up and make sure the pintle is free.
09-06-2005, 11:02 AM
#5
Originally Posted by njmodi
You could also just spray a bunch of carb cleaner into the valve, or soak it in carb cleaner to help clean out any deposts/build up and make sure the pintle is free.
09-06-2005, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by njmodi
I have always used Nissan PCV valves - I get them for 8 bucks or so (USD) from one of the many online nissan parts houses. If I had a spare one sitting around I would have gladly sent it to you for my cost.
I have installed an aftermarket one in a friends maxima and found that it didn't fit nearly as well as the original part.
In your case, why not just pull the valve out, shake it, if you hear a rattle, then you are all set, just put the valve back in. You could also just spray a bunch of carb cleaner into the valve, or soak it in carb cleaner to help clean out any deposts/build up and make sure the pintle is free.
I have installed an aftermarket one in a friends maxima and found that it didn't fit nearly as well as the original part.
In your case, why not just pull the valve out, shake it, if you hear a rattle, then you are all set, just put the valve back in. You could also just spray a bunch of carb cleaner into the valve, or soak it in carb cleaner to help clean out any deposts/build up and make sure the pintle is free.
The only reason I am thinking about changing the PCV valve is that I have to go through emissions testing before the end of the month.
09-06-2005, 11:12 AM
#7
Originally Posted by Bobo
Thanks. I should also disconnect the hose and put my finger over the end of the valve and test for suction, should I not.
The only reason I am thinking about changing the PCV valve is that I have to go through emissions testing before the end of the month.
The only reason I am thinking about changing the PCV valve is that I have to go through emissions testing before the end of the month.
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